Agronomy Site Manager

North Iowa Co-Op; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

North Iowa Co-Op is seeking a seasoned agronomy ops supervisor to oversee plant operations, coordinate product dispatch for dry, liquid, and NH3, and ensure timely customer service.

You will set daily schedules, manage workloads, and work closely with the Operations/Agronomy Manager on site-specific needs while supervising staff and maintaining inventory accuracy.

Qualifications

• Custom applicator certification (core + 1A/1B) required.
• May attain CCA certification.
• DOT Medical Certification: valid MCSA-5876 as per regulations.
• Class A CDL with HazMat, tanker, and airbrakes is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee agronomy plant operations and dispatch products from Portland plant.
• Coordinate and dispatch dry/liquid/NH3 products.
• Communicate workload needs and set expectations with the team.
• Set daily application schedules and dispatch work orders.
• Work with Operations/Agronomy Manager on logistical needs and site-specific requirements.
• Supervise direct reports and monitor employee performance.
• Provide outstanding agronomic customer service in a timely manner.
• Maintain inventory records for fertilizer and chemicals and manage rolling stock maintenance.
• Report repair/upkeep spending to management and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Safety-conscious

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

I. General Duties

• Oversee agronomy plant operations.
• Coordinate and dispatch dry/liquid/NH3 products from the Portland agronomy plant
• Communicate work load needs and set expectations
• Set daily application schedules and dispatch of work orders.
• Work as part of a unified total company sales team
• Communicate with Operations/Agronomy Manager on logistical needs and site-specific needs
• Work with direct reports on work schedules and set expectations on employee performance
• Provide outstanding agronomic customer service in a timely manner
• Handling bulk and packaged crop protection products
• Conduct regular inventory check fertilizer and chemicals and maintain accurate records
• Oversee maintenance and records of dry/liquid/NH3 rolling stock equipment
• Communicate repair/up keep spending requests with Operations/Agronomy Manager
• Other duties as assigned by Agronomy Manager or Region Manager

II. Safety

• Operate equipment in a safe manner and in compliance with all OSHA, state and federal regulations
• Adhere to all company safety policies
• Attend Right-to-Know, safety, and anhydrous ammonia training as required.

III. Certification

• Attain and maintain custom applicator certification (minimum of core plus 1A and 1B).
• May attain CCA certification

The worker must be able to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signal in English, respond to official inquiries and make entries on reports and records. (Pursuant to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulation 49 CFR 391.11 (b) (2)).

DOT Medical Certification: Must possess and maintain a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate {Form MCSA-5876} confirming physical qualification to operate a commercial motor vehicle. (Pursuant to 49 CFR 391.41.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening: Must Successfully pass a mandatory pre-employment DOT drug test prior to operating any commercial vehicle or performing safety-sensitive duties, and remain subject to random testing. (Pursuant to 49 CFR Part 382).

• Attain and maintain Class A CDL with HazMat, tanker, and airbrakes.
• Should be proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Perform duties in an efficient manner so that excessive overtime is not required by yourself or others in the company

V. Other Duties

• Customer Relations- Dependability- Positive attitude- Communication- Teamwork- Confidentiality.
• It is to be understood that you may be required to work at North Iowa Cooperative locations as required by management.
• Perform other duties not listed in this description as required by management.

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